Consumer Perceptions of Not-Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Labeling Terminology(PDF Only)
The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA, FSIS) contracted with the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) to conduct focus groups with consumers on their perception and understanding of labeling terms and features that convey that a product is NRTE and thus requires further cooking for safety before consumption.

Meat and Poultry Labeling Terms
This fact sheet features a glossary of meat and poultry labeling terms. Knowing the meaning of labeling terms can make purchasing meat and poultry products less confusing.

Labeling Policy Guidance - Uncooked, Breaded, Boneless Poultry Products(Updated Jan 17, 2007; PDF only)
This document provides guidance to the industry on the modifications that are necessary for the labeling of uncooked, breaded (both pre-browned and not pre-browned), boneless poultry products that also may be stuffed or filled, char-marked, or artificially colored.